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Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring kale, lemon, and Parmesan cheese, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups kale stems removed, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped kale and cherry tomatoes.
  2. Add the shredded Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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